Solstice Recap Boasts Phenomenal Images of Extraordinary Views Around the World

This weekend’s solar eclipse was a global event as parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia were under its path. However, due to current travel restrictions, many were not able to witness this celestial event in person. Sunday’s eclipse lasted just under six hours on the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. The photos capture more than the moon blocking 99.4 percent. They capture a sense of unity brought on by the stars despite forces calling for separation.

The images taken in Ethiopia were some of the first photos captured as the moon traveled over our solar disk.

#SolarEclipse2020 in Lalibella #Ethiopia

Photo by: Nahom Teafaye#Lalibella| #solareclipse pic.twitter.com/h2dkxe0I2V

— Zerihun Sewunet (@zerihuntweets) June 21, 2020

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As above, so below. This next image was captured in Yemen as the silhouette receives the rays of a sinking sun.

Today's eclipse as seen in Aden, #Yemen.

Photo by: Mubarak Saeed.#RingOfFireSolarEclipse #Eclipse pic.twitter.com/LMRyYXq3pI

— Middle Eclipse (@Middleclipse) June 21, 2020

While the ‘Ring of Fire’ is popularly known for its fiery aura, this image captures an unfiltered image exposing the sun’s pinkish chromosphere and prominences.

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A small group of witnesses gathers under cloudy skies in India to catch a glimpse of this rare event.

#SolarEclipse2020 : Citizens in #Ahmedabad witnessed partial #solareclipse even as clouds played hide and seek pic.twitter.com/EMkOiKao5O

— Parth Shastri (@parthshastriTOI) June 21, 2020

In other parts of India, the eclipse was more clear and visible.

#SolarEclipse2020 #solareclipse #RingOfFire #ringoffireeclipse
Location: Dehradun, India.
It was a ring only for 8-10 seconds

What a rare beautiful sight. pic.twitter.com/5XhQ8BMSxr

— simran bhatia (@SimranBhatia_) June 21, 2020

After traveling across India and the Himalayan mountains, the path made its finale for viewers on the lands of China and Tibet before completing in the vastness of the Pacific ocean.

Now in Macau. Solar Eclipse! The maximum eclipse will be at 16:07H #SolarEclipse2020 #Eclipse2020 #Eclipse #iseusj pic.twitter.com/DrNWdvI2Em

— Institute of Science and Environment USJ (@IseUsj) June 21, 2020

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